The Men passed 10k in30:56 . This is Sub 2:11 pace, in course record.

Four women Are in the lead, passing 10 k in 35:22. this is Sub 2:30 pace.

Defending Champion Nancy Arusei is among the leaders.

Now the tough climbing begins. The next 20 k are uphill!

This is the unique Athens Marathon course.

Five Men Are in the lead now, passing half Way in 65:58

Three runners are in the lead now: Milton Rotich and Samuel Kalalei follow a Pacer at 25 k.

2:12:30 is the projected Finishing Time at the Moment.

2011 Champion Boubker is Way back in7th Place.

There will be an Athens first Time winner in the men's race but the women's Race could see Nancy Arusei defending her Titel.

Still a Group of three at 30 k: 1:34:17

The Pacer dropped out, it is Rotich against Kalalei

Now it is going down to Athens.

Kalalei is leading

Samuel Kalalei wins the Athens Marathon in 2:12:15 (unofficial)

Milton Rotich is second and Jonathan Kiptoo third (All Kenya)

Bedatu Badane (Ethiopia) is the women's winner of the Athens Marathon in 2:34:18 (unofficial).

Alice Kibor Takes second, Nancy Arusei (both Kenya) third.

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